Last known Michigan wolverine on display at Castle Museum

Published 8:00 am, Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The exhibit, from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, showcases the last known wolverine spotted in the state since the 1800s.

“We are pleased to be able to display what could possibly be the last wolverine in Michigan,” said Ken Santa, Castle Museum president and CEO. “The story of how this animal was discovered and how it was monitored by a local outdoorsman is really astounding.”

Starting in 2004, Jeff Ford, Jason Rosser and Steve Nobel spent their time tracking and filming this elusive animal. Sadly, their work ended in March 2010 when hikers found the remains of the 9-year-old wolverine in the Minden City State Park Game Area.

“Very few people can get close look at a wolverine,” said Santa. “This will give visitors an idea of what one is like.”

The Castle Museum is one of a few stops for the exhibition before it is retired to the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at the Bay City Recreation Area in October.

“The Lone Wolverine” will be on exhibit through March 9.

The Castle Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. For more information, call (989) 752-2861 or go to www.castlemuseum.org